| Masjid Al Ihsaan |  One of the most beautiful Masaajid in America. I was raised in this Masjid from a very young age. Since Blacksburg is a college town we always have new people coming every year with different talents and resources. Once we had an Imam and another time we had a scholar here. However, the down side about this is that we always have good people inevitably leave.
The Masjid building itself is very beautiful. Women have an upstairs balcony with wide space and very private, yet comfortable space.
The main hall can hold around 100 people or more.
Community members have access to Masjid usually any time of the day and night, and occasionally we will have I'tikaaf nights.
Overall, a beautiful Masjid. Great for families who want to settle here. (Submitted by tdesouky on 2007-12-09)
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| West Coast Islamic Center |  Assalamu alaykum,
The people in this mosque are not receptive to non-Arabs. Everything is in arabic and 90+ percent of the people are Arabs. This for a reason, if you are not arab they will exclude you from everything until you end up leaving. I did, as many before me. Sad to see that they should close their hearts to a Muslim. To them I say: Arabs are not superior to non-arabs, if you think you are you need help. (Submitted by ymdlp on 2007-12-05)
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| Masjid-e-Farooq-e-Azam | this is a really good mousque the sister that runs it is the best. there classes are the best i am a student there. they probably have the best summer school/ teachers. thre 1st phase is almost complete mashallah (Submitted by islamboy on 2007-11-26)
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| Al Markaz as-Salafi al-Mexik |  Assalamu alaikum
Brother I do not know whereupon tests you this accusing that musalah to other brothers is commited in that to say or to think like salafis, a thing is that there salafia is taught and it says like salafi and other very different to force other brothers to say just as one. In that place and Allah she is witness of that have said tendency brothers hanafi, maliki, shiia, etc and it has never been said to them: - They say just as we -. What if we requested beforehand it is that the ideology of the place is respected and is not wanted to introduce fitnah or innovations in the place. (Submitted by Mustafamex on 2007-11-06)
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| East Texas Islamic Society | A very big Masjid with a full time Hifz school, elementary school, and other very useful services. It is the only Masjid in Tyler. (Submitted by tdesouky on 2007-11-06)
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| Muslim Community Center |  This masjid appears to have moved. The building located at the address provided is boarded up. (Submitted by sahirhoda on 2007-10-30)
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| Albanian Islamic Cultural Center | While I did not enter the masjid (since I merely drove by), I was amazed by its absolutely gorgeous architecture. 5 stars for its superb design and size. (Submitted by Masjidrater on 2007-10-14)
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| Masjid Al-Farooq | This masjid has a couple of levels, one level for men and the other for women. The masjid has ample space for prayer and wudu; overall it is quite roomy. There are scores of Muslim business around this Masjid, including book, perfume, and clothing stores along with numerous halal eateries such as a Chinese halal restuarant. (Submitted by Masjidrater on 2007-10-14)
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| Islamic Center of Bay Ridge | The parking around the masjid is somewhat difficult to find since it is located in a busy street. Nevertheless, there are halal numerous eateries nearby that would satisfy even the hungriest believer. (Submitted by Masjidrater on 2007-10-14)
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| Islamic Cultural Center of New York | Arguably the most notable masjid in New York. Located in 96th street, finding parking is not as burdensome as finding parking in the areas more south (mid-town/financial district areas). (Submitted by Masjidrater on 2007-10-14)
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| Masjid Manhattan | This masjid, located near City Hall Park and the Woolworth Building, is ideal for the busy downtown working professional. The Masjid is somewhat cramped, but has ample space in the wudu areas. Unless you want to pray outside in the street, make sure to arrive early for Friday prayers. Also, there are numerous halal push-cart stands near the masjid for the hungry worshiper. (Submitted by Masjidrater on 2007-10-14)
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| Islamic Foundation of Lincoln | Our community here is not very big but it is a great community and Insha Allah we hope to get better by having more good Muslims join us. For Jumuah we have a full house at the masjid, and some who pray Jumuah at the University of Nebraska downtown campus. The smallness of our community makes us close and makes for good brotherly relations. Plus Lincoln is a great and safe place to raise famillies. (Submitted by abulhasan on 2007-10-08)
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| Jamate Masijidul Islam | Markas for the greater LA area. (Submitted by khiz15 on 2007-10-02)
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| Bilal Muslim Community Centre | This Shia community mainly consists of converts to Islam, many of whom are of Caribbean origin. As such, the programs at this centre, and there are many, are in English. The community is very warm and welcoming and family-friendly/family centered. As a stranger, Sunni sister, I was warmly greeted by the other sisters and the brothers also gave salaams when they passed. Probably because most people here are converts there is a big emphasis on Islamic learning and deepening iman, etc. As part of that focus, as I mentioned before, there are always a lot of speakers coming to this community, halaqahs and classes - all in English. The space itself is a large simply decorated room in the larger Imam Ali Centre. (Submitted by ruhafsa on 2007-10-02)
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| Al Markaz as-Salafi al-Mexik | Many visitors to the place have received unfriendly treatment. The persons in charge stipulate that you should be Salafi in order to enter and pray with them. (Submitted by AberSabeel on 2007-09-29)
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| Islamic Center Mezquita Zoraya | This is the only purpose-built mosque in the whole of Mexico! It has a beautiful construction with a dome and a minaret. Inside, there is a prayer hall with no minbar and without a delimited area for women. Beside, there is a small library, and an office. The ablution area is clean and comfortable. In the basement there is a big hall that is used for occasional lectures. Unfortunately the place is not open on a regular basis, and it hardly hosts a small number of people for the Friday prayer. The majority of those attending are Mexicans of Lebanese descent. The Imam, Mr. Hassan Zain, is the architect of the mosque as well. He hasn't shown any sectarian tendencies and welcomes all Muslim visitors from any school. (Submitted by AberSabeel on 2007-09-29)
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| Islamic Educational Center of Florida | Very welcoming to visitors and to those learning about Islam. Very diverse affiliates who feel like a family. Interesting, current, profound and useful lectures given with a question and answer follow-up. (Submitted by deserteagle on 2007-09-24)
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| Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Trust of America | I found this masjid to be friendly, clean and well run. The sheikh himself Mr. Mesbahzadeh as well as his son also a sheikh welcomed me and said salam several times. The senior sheikh is a master of Islamic Calligraphy and his works can be seen in the Masjid. They stress that they are not related to any groups or governments (political or other) and their good genuine behavior reflected this. Feel free to take a visit or speak with these friendly sheikhs. (Submitted by onemuslim on 2007-09-24)
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| Dar-ul-Arqam | As far as I know, this Masjid has been shut down. (Submitted by syousuf on 2007-09-21)
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| Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center | I don't live in the area, but am familiar with it and have been to the masjid many times. Mash'Allah they have a very nice facility. I personally liked the sister's entrance from the back, I mean there is a proper foyer and everything else. It's connected to the main masjid. It's true that if you don't wear Jilbab you will stand out.
The taraweeh prayer there is beautiful! However, you should try and get there early so you find room (especially the women's section, which is a nice balcony, but can get cramped, and you might have to go to another room)
Everytime I've gone, I've noticed more Arabs, Somalis, and Sudanese Muslims.
One time I went for Zuhr, and there were some elderly men sitting outside listening to Quran on a boombox (I thought that was pretty cool. :)) and another one had set up a stall in the parking lot, selling different items. (Submitted by syousuf on 2007-09-21)
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| Masjid Dar ul-Huda |  I've been to this masjid a few times. I think it's a Tableegee Jamaat masjid. The women's section is very small. It is majority Pakistani/Indian in my opinon. (Submitted by syousuf on 2007-09-20)
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| Baitul Mukkaram Masjid | Its good in the sense that its easily accessbile for folks in southern arlington. Offstreet parking (can find easily even in ramadan when the presence is at its maximum). The Bangladeshi brothers bought a church and tunred it to a mosque. They have recently submitted a tender to be approved which will give the mosque a more familiar islamic architecture. Prayer hall is small. Better you do the wudu before coming to the mosque. Most of the folks here are bengali's but everyone is welcomed. Masjid is Hanafi maslak (sunni) (Submitted by botakhan on 2007-09-20)
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| Islamic Center of Lake Hiawatha | It is a stattup place. Hopefully they will have their own Masjid one day (inshaAllah). There is no womens area but I have occasionaly seen them praying at the back. There is one common restroom for the building. Nice community.
Brothers from WhyIslam hold their programs weekly (Quran Study Circle). Tableegh brothers also hold their programs. (Submitted by mdnajeeb on 2007-09-18)
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| Muslim Community Center of Leesburg | Awesome Masjid. Can't say that it's bad. We were travelling to West Virginia and I had a my laptop and he told me to get a masjid out on Route 15 and well I found this one. It's great. Has like the best microphone system ever. it is so echo. We didn't know what F-3 meant so we found a brother walking outside and he told us what F-3 meant. So it was very nice I really liked it.
Well... Sallam
(Submitted by Mr.Muslim on 2007-09-10)
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| The Peace Centre | We stopped by at the Peace Masjid on the way to New York. It was a little hard to find, because the area is kind of rural, so the road for the masjid is hard to see. It's right after crossing the overpass of Route 76, on the left side. The masjid has lots of land, but they are cureently in a house. (Submitted by syousuf on 2007-09-09)
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| Masjid Al-Sabereen | We stopped at Masjid As-Sabereen on the way back from New York. It is a masjid in the middle of a residential area, we accidentallly passed it. The Imam has Mash'Allah amazing qirat. It sounds like you are praying in an Arab country. The masjid is undergoing renovations, so might look a little run down. The microphone system is really amazing, lots of echo and really loud and clear. We left the masjid with an increase in Iman, you felt really good after leaving the masjid. The women's section is downstairs, but it's not bad. Everyone was very friendly. (Submitted by syousuf on 2007-09-09)
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| Muslim Community Center | Asalamo aleikom. I go to this masjid sometimes to pray occasional jumah's as well. I see there is a medical clinic there and other services. Overall it is a good stable masjid, clean and nice architecture in the main prayer hall (needs some ceiling work but still nice), and services are alright. Bathrooms are clean, but could be cleaner. Mostly immigrant communities which I have experienced kindness from. But could be a little more organized and more 'together'. I am torn between calling it above average or average. I think its a little above average, but I expect more from a Masjid of this size so give it an average 3 star rating. (Submitted by onemuslim on 2007-08-25)
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| Madina Masjid | I have been to this masjid a few times to pray and a Jumah or two. I have not really received many smiles or greetings. It is relatively clean and an ok place to pray, but I prefer the smaller but seemingly friendlier and better vibed Assefa several blocks south. I did pass by once one later evening and because there was an imam inside in the hallway on his cell phone I tried to open the door to enter to pray. He said they were closed rather grouchingly which kept me away pretty much since then. Ok if you are near there but did not feel a long term connection. (Submitted by onemuslim on 2007-08-25)
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| Islamic Education Center | This large education center is also a full school and should be added to the school listing. It offers services for all muslims such as Quran and Arabic classes, and I know of muslims who identify themselves as Sunni who send their kids here as well.
It offers a free medical clinic for everyone. Many doctors in the community. Although most of the programs and evenings are around Shia holidays, Ramadan and Jumah is open to all and there is no problem praying as you like. The community is mostly Iranian and I have not seen enough ambassadorship to people from other cultures, but I do see all muslims come in to pray there freely.
The large community center has hosted meetings of the Coordinating Council of Muslim Organizations (the group of DC area masjids) and seems to be opening up more, but still more can be done and I look forward to more outreach from this masjid in the future.
The Jumah khutbas are in a really bad english by Imam Bahraini, I don't know why he insists on doing them but nonetheless it's a nice peaceful Jumah prayer and I do see brothers who consider themselves Sunni pray there and leave after the noon prayer. According to the community new Imam Bahraini has done a lot for the Masjid and seems like a well intending brother, but his social skills are lacking.
Bathrooms are not very clean unfortunately.
All brothers and sisters should feel free to come visit the mosque, stop by and perform prayers and use the services and classes available. Based on my experience you will have an decent, if not fantastic experience. I gave it an 'average' rating because I expect more from a masjid of this size and hope to see more soon insha Allah. (Submitted by onemuslim on 2007-10-05)
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| Islamic Society of the Washington Area | This is a wonderful, small community-driven multicultural masjid which is a pleasure to attended. Cleanest bathrooms of any mosque I have ever been to. It is a converted house with plans to expand it significantly in the near future insha Allah. Imam Faisal Khan is a kind, always on-the-go imam who does a lot for the masjid and the DC community. Most weeks the Jumah khutbas are given by community members so an interesting variety of views is obtained. It can use some improvement and growth, but overall wonderful and great community. If you want to meet people from all over the world go to this tiny masjid. (Submitted by onemuslim on 2007-08-25)
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| Islamic Center of Washington DC | I was happy to attend Friday prayers here for a while as the khutbas were alright and the vibe of the brother in attendance, many of whom are from the nearby embassy row, was also nice and friendly. The protest (or is it a concurrent khutba?) via megaphone of some estranged group outside across the street from the masjid was sometimes distracting when I was sitting outside but it was worth the nice architecture and feel.
But there is no real management or presence or public relations there and any interaction or services, if you see any at all, are way below one's expectations for this flagship, historic masjid.
I had wandered into the basement to use the bathroom, which nobody seemed to be able to communicate to me its location. I mistakenly entered the woman's bathroom whose door was open, was empty and not labeled well at all. I had just stepped in when an extremely rude and vulgar man yelled and signaled me to get out as if I had committed a serious crime and as if I was from the same uncouth tribe he was. Although it is my duty to understand the cultural differences and to forgive my brother, this was the only interaction I had with anyone from the masjid or its regular attendees and it left me with a very bad feeling. I have not been back there since that incident several years ago.
Most basic community masjids offer the same or better service as this masjid, which is sad considering its size and history. I recently attended the Masjid Muhammad in DC and was amazed by the grace and service of this African American mosque, not being African but being American I found that masjid to be an example.
In summary it is worth going to see the masjid and perhaps attending a Jumah but offers no special connection for regular attendance whatsoever. (Submitted by onemuslim on 2007-08-25)
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| Assafa Islamic Center | AlhamdulEllah, this Islamic Center is in the basement of a building next to a grocery. They are raising funds to build a masjid building near to the current location and in the meantime prayers are held here. Might be hard to find at first but if you look carefully you will see the open door and people coming in and out. It is a simple place to pray and I did feel a very genuine and peaceful vibe there. I received more than one smile and salam and kindness even when I was keeping to myself. The friday prayers are quite crowded but also go well and fine. If you are near this masjid during jumah or prayer time feel free to attend. (Submitted by onemuslim on 2007-08-25)
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| Masjid Muhammad | AlhamdulEllah I have been fortunate to go to jumah prayers in different places all over the world. I usually go to the nearest masjid wherever I am and this Jumah my work took me to a location where this Masjid was the closest. I called on Thursday and a kind, considerate sister who was very much 'on the ball' told me the time of adhan, khutbah starting and prayer starting. I went on Friday and had to problem making vudu and sitting down to pray. Although some of the brothers did not say hello - unfortunately we all have barriers which we have to break down - other more than made up for it with hugs and kindness. After prayer the food there was great too and I saw some really great people and pillars of the African American muslim community, the wise old men of a few decades ago. I wish all muslims would learn from these folks and look forward to the day we become one brotherhood.
This masjid is simply the best masjid I have ever been to in the United States of America. (Submitted by onemuslim on 2007-10-05)
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| Namira Masjid | This is a small prayer location at birchmount and sheppard . but to have a masjid in non muslim country si a blessing. there is no women service available and they should open one (Submitted by canpie on 2007-08-22)
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| Islamic Society of Niagara Falls | Big things come in small packages. The Islamic Society of Niagara can be described like this. It's located on the fringes of Niagara Falls just off the QEW on the way to Fort Erie/Buffalo. It's congragation is an eclectic mix of Arab, Pakistani, Turkish and many other ethnic groups. It's a rather friendly, family orientd place. This mosque does not have the oppressive atmosphere of a typical Toronto mosque. One can feel at home and not feel conscious, as you would in Toronto, of being 'different'. No given ethnic group dominates. Nor are the administration too rigid with the separation of men and women. They even sell lunch after Juma prayer in the gymnasium area. It's a little out of the way for locals unless you have a car as there is no public transporation nearby. It seems that a lot of travellers avail themselves of the mosque when going to and from the USA. (Submitted by bilal786 on 2007-08-22)
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| Islamic Association of Mid-Cities | Beautiful and well built facility. Accomodating of different programs and activities. One of very few mosques moving forward with young leadership. Young and knowledgeable Imam and younger people active in administration and volunteering. (Submitted by concerned_brother on 2007-08-15)
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| Masjed Abubakar Siddiq | Mash'Allah the Masjid location is excellent but the Wudu'u facilities need some work. (Submitted by AhmadK on 2007-08-14)
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| Ja'afari Islamic Center | Mash'Allah, it is very big Masjid and they also have a big parking lot.
It was my first time in the Masjid and they were very welcoming and had a feast in celebration of ascension of Prophet Mohammad (AS). (Submitted by AhmadK on 2007-08-14)
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| Muslim Community Center of Leesburg | MCCL has gotten a building which they will be using for daily salat, jumaa and classes, Insha'Allah. The masjid will be in a business center, around other offices. The inside has a musallah, women's section is seperate, kitchen, bathrooms, and classrooms. It will be opened for use Insha'Allah on August 26, 2007. (Submitted by syousuf on 2007-08-12)
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| Islamic Center of Boston | This community has been around for nearly 30 years, and most recently has seen the construction of a beautiful and spacious masjid that is welcoming to all. Aside from daily salaat and Jummah prayer, the masjid runs a Sunday School, Qur'an/Hadith study circles, lecture series, and extensive youth activities. (Submitted by nooruddin on 2007-08-03)
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| Sunni Rizvi Jamia Masjid | This is the only masjid I have visited in my entire life where you are NOT allowed to make second jamah. When I visited this Mosque one of the brother who is the administrator of this mosque yelled and stopped me making second jamah. Afterward, I found out from the Masjid management you can not call AZAN, nor talk, neither allow to make second Jamaah. Everyone are force to make their salah on their own.
Same narrow entrance for brothers and sisters. Mosque smell like Indian Byriani once you make a sajadah (prostration). (Submitted by saafer@hotmail.com on 2007-08-01)
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| All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS Center) | I would like to first clarify two claims under "Facilities." There is a low, move-able barrier in the main hall that is put up during Jummah (and other large) prayers to separate the women's area from the men's. It is waist height and latticed (you can see through it, though when sitting, the view is not ideal). Also, there are facilities for children during all main events; they are either allowed to go into a classroom in the basement (where the weekend schools are held) or, for mothers/fathers with children during Jummah, asked to go to the upstairs (smaller) daily prayer hall. That said, I am proud to be an active member of this masjid. I am of the belief that when everybody feels (equally) slightly annoyed by minor things in an institution, that genuine compromise (which is a process, not an end result!) can be achieved. Nothing can be perfect, but the fact that so many people in this community wish for better makes the ADAMS Center and community what it is- a model. (Submitted by hijabihoodlum on 2007-07-24)
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| Dar Al-Noor | The masjid has recently been completed and is fully functional, the only work that still needs to be done is landscaping..so parking gets to be a hassle during jum'as and such. The community is very friendly and diverse, the Imam speaks well and is loved by his congregation. There is a bus stop in front of the masjid for the Omni link. (Submitted by ghoraba on 2007-07-23)
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| Islamic Center of Louisville | The masjid has a ladies prayer room and is open for all times of prayers including Jum9a. The masjid has a wadhu area. Parking spaces usually availabe on the streets close by. The imam is primarily Dr. Qazzaz, however Juma9a sermons given by leading members of the community on a rotational basis.
The community has built a new masjid less than half a mile away from the current location. The new masjid has a larger capacity for both men and women. Ample parking and larger wadhu area. (Submitted by ateeq on 2007-07-20)
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| Masjid Jamal-Uddin Afghani |  This masjid has to be one of the most unwelcoming Masjids for a native English speaker. The entire Khutba was in either Persian (Dari) or Pashto. Additionally, the Masjid lacks books/literature in English. Moreoever, the Imam often reads the ENTIRE Khutba (said in Pashto or Dari/Persian) from a document that was previously prepared or written. This can possibly even tune out the Afghan congregant. (Submitted by Masjidrater on 2007-07-18)
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| Jamaica Islamic Center | This masjid is located in a fairly quiet residential area of Jamaica and thus has parking spots to find. The entire facility was in mint condition. (Submitted by Masjidrater on 2007-07-18)
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| Masjid Ahlul Quran Wa Sunnah | This Masjid has become one of the better Masjids in Queens as the sermons are highly thought-provoking and helpful. The worshipers come from various different backgrounds and are very welcoming and brotherly. The Masjid is conveniently located right next to an Islamic book/clothing store. For the hungry worshiper, on Fridays after Juma, delicious carribean food is sold outside the Masjid. (Submitted by Masjidrater on 2007-07-18)
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| Masjidus Saaliheen | This masjid is located on the second floor of a two floor building, and difficult to spot. Fortunately, there is a tiny green minaret on the side to help one locate the masjid. The Masjid however, is not entirely accomodating to woman as I did not observe a section for woman. The Masjid is cramped as it is absolutely difficult to get to the wudu area if one arrives somewhat late for Juma. (Submitted by Masjidrater on 2007-07-18)
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| Astoria Islamic Center | In spite of its lack luster appearance, the Masjid is often crowded with worshipers on Fridays. There has been some efforts to improve the exterior of the Masjid. It should be noted that the Khutbas are often in Arabic as a native English speaker may not necessarily understand most of the lectures. (Submitted by Masjidrater on 2007-07-18)
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| Muslim Center of New York | This masjid is constantly improving as they are building even more facilities to accomodate its growing number of worshipers. The Masjid has a book store and ample parking. The area around the Masjid is cramped however, as Kissena Blvd is not very parking friedly. Nevertheless, the Masjid is ideal for those who seek for their children to attain an Islamic education. (Submitted by Masjidrater on 2007-07-18)
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- Parking available
- Handicapped access
- Public transit
- Restrooms on site
- Kitchen/food service
- Friday services
- No barrier in main hall
- Barrier in main hall
- Separate prayer area
- No women's accomodation